Sophienhöhe, Artificial hill near Jülich, Germany
The Sophienhöhe reaches 301.8 meters above sea level and stands as the largest manufactured elevation created from mining waste materials in the world.
The construction of Sophienhöhe began in autumn 1978 when the first mining waste from Tagebau Hambach was deposited on northern agricultural fields.
The hill features numerous observation points including Höller Horn and the Roman Tower, connecting visitors to both industrial heritage and nature.
Visitors can access Sophienhöhe through parking areas at Stetternich and Hambach, with bus connections available from the city of Düren.
The vertical distance between Sophienhöhe's summit and the lowest point of the adjacent mining pit measures 594.8 meters.
Location: Jülich
Location: Titz
Location: Niederzier
Elevation above the sea: 301.8 m
GPS coordinates: 50.93210,6.44893
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:35
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